Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes - with juices
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup water - plus extra if needed
- 8 oz uncooked bowtie pasta - aka farfalle pasta
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Optional Toppings: - ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic bread
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it up as it cooks using a ground beef masher or a wood spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in 3 oz tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups beef broth, 15 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices), 15 oz canned tomato sauce, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine.
- Add 8 oz uncooked bowtie pasta to the pot. Make sure the pasta is fully covered with the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-14 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking together. If needed, add more liquid in small amounts to keep the pasta covered.
- Stir in ½ cup ricotta cheese, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup baby spinach. Cook for another 1 minute, allowing the spinach to wilt and the cheese to melt into the soup.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. You can add optional toppings like a dollop of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil, and additional shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1801mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1311IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 5mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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